The Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau developed a program to teach guests how to be more respectful during their stay. The name of the group is Malama Hawai’i which means “taking good care of Hawaii”.
The initiative aims to attract visitors, not repel them. This is a chance for visitors who want to give back to the state to do so.
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Locals’ Recommendations
When visiting this beautiful state, visitors should remember to respect the locals. They are really entering someone else’s house. Visitors are asked to respect Hawaii’s beautiful state as if they were their own. This includes the capital city Honolulu and the island of Maui.
“Hawaii IS NOT your amusement Park”
Locals want tourists to know that signs have a purpose. It is best to obey “no-trespassing signs” no matter how beautiful a waterfall might be. Visitors could destroy Hawaii’s natural wonders if they didn’t follow these signs.
“Leave your beach cleaner than when you arrived”
No one likes to visit a dirty beach. This would be an entirely different reason to spend money on a vacation. When people think of a beach holiday, they often imagine pristine sand, crystal clear water and the sound waves. Imagine the frustration that residents would feel if they had all of this in their backyard and someone entered their property, completely disregarding it.
“Support Small Businesses”
Hawaiians are proud of their past and resist many companies that want to invade their country. Supporting the local economy is a better way to give back than making the rich richer.
- AirBnB allows you to stay at the property of a local.
- Turo allows you to rent a car directly from a local.
- Visit a local market to show your support for the vendors
- Eat local food and avoid chain restaurants
“Please Respect the Wildlife”
Hawaii is home to a wide variety of wildlife. It’s one of the best experiences you can ever have. Some visitors are too close to the nature, and this can be a problem. Hawaii’s natural beauty, including its seals, sea-turtles, and coral reefs, should be appreciated by visitors. They will be ridiculed by the locals and may also face a fine of thousands of dollars.
